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Time Team

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Sutton Hoo
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Ness Of Brodgar
Geophysics
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Orkney
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Ancient Egypt
Hadrian's Wall
Roman Britain
Iron Age
Metal Detecting
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Time Team's Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore the world of archaeology. Featuring exclusive access to digs and interviews with experts to unearth the stories of the past. We bring you a podcast here every Tuesday, with one available to watch per month on our YouTube channel. Join our community of archaeology and history enthusiasts over on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial t... more

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Helen Geake and Martyn Williams reminisce about their time at Sutton Hoo as we publish our films about Time Team's 2025 season of digging at the Anglo-Saxon burial site. Angus Wainwright from the National Trust gives you an idea of what you can expec... more

Helen Geake and Martyn Williams host a special live edition of the Time Team podcast from Southside Arts Centre in Lincoln where Time Team has been carrying out a three day dig.

People in the audience are invited to put their questions to Prof. Caren... more

Time Team archaeologists have been in Lincoln looking for a medieval leprosy hospital. Helen Geake and Martyn Williams are on site to find out more. We take you behind the scenes as the three day dig takes place. Featuring interviews with Sir Tony Ro... more

Helen Geake and Martyn Williams speak to archaeologist Richard Hingley. He's Emeritus Professor of Roman Archaeology at Durham and author of ‘Roman Britain in Twenty Towns: A Visitor's Guide’.

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Recent Guests

Sam Tipper
Archaeologist participating in the Lincoln excavation
Episode: Time Team live in Lincoln
Carenza Lewis
Archaeologist and professor participating in the Lincoln excavation
Episode: Time Team live in Lincoln
Matt Williams
Archaeologist and excavator on the Lincoln dig
Episode: Time Team live in Lincoln
Jimmy Adcock
Geophysics specialist working on the Lincoln excavation
Episode: Time Team live in Lincoln
Jackie McKinley
Osteoarchaeologist discussing skeletal evidence of leprosy
Episode: Time Team live in Lincoln
Carol Rawcliffe
Professor Emeritus of Medieval Studies, University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Episode: Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered
Tony Robinson
Actor and presenter, Time Team regular
Time Team
Episode: Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered
Stuart Ainsworth
Time Team contributor on site investigations
Time Team
Episode: Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered
John Gater
Geophysicist/Geophysics expert
Time Team
Episode: Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered

Hosts

Helen Geake
Host of Time Team podcast (at home); Archaeology specialist and long-time Time Team presenter.
Martyn Williams
Co-host recording from Orkney; Time Team podcast host with field reporting experience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 379 ratings
  • Another time team win

    Absolutely brilliant! As always Helen Geake is superb, I’m really glad she was picked to head up the podcast. I’m not so sure about Martin, maybe he will grow on me but his contributions are sometimes distracting. Thank you Time Team for continuing to produce superb content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobias De Rougemont
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Brilliant

    I’ve always loved Time Team and also look forward to new videos and podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steveieoldguy
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Might have been 5 stars

    Dr Helen Geake is so knowledgable, sensitive, and an excellent communictor. Could Martyn be asked to stop butting in, and to stop trying to amuse? I found his 'joke' about his bird watching friend to be irritating and inappropriate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    birdsnbugs
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Patreon previews

    I loved the tv show and enjoyed the podcast up to a point, but the last episode just seemed to be a series of previews for their Patreon offerings and lacked any depth

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    johnnylondoner
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Podcast improved

    This podcast scratches your archaeological itch. Helen and Martyn make a great team! Interspersed with a variety of guests, this podcast is interesting and fun to listen each week. Upcoming Dani’s news section will add additional content. While it is still evolving, they make an effort to include archaeology from all over the world (not just the UK).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reddaydawn
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great balance of on-site updates and interviews with researchers.
Clean, informative archaeology with engaging hosts and a steady stream of expert guests.
Patreon-supported behind-the-scenes content adds depth for dedicated fans.
Broad, accessible coverage that appeals to both fans and professionals.
Sound quality can be inconsistent when guests appear remotely.

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Apple Podcasts
#97
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Apple Podcasts
#184
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#143
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#111
New Zealand/History
Apple Podcasts
#157
Denmark/History
Apple Podcasts
#170
Saudi Arabia/History

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Time Team live in Lincoln
Q: What period of British archaeology has had the biggest renaissance as we've improved our technology? What perceptions have changed since Time Team began?
Matt Williams points to advances in scientific dating and on-site analysis. Techniques can now help establish relative dates during excavation, while later laboratory work can provide absolute dates; handheld XRF instruments also allow immediate analysis of metal composition.
Time Team live in Lincoln
Q: Were leper hospitals quite common? Were they in settlements of this size at this age regularly, or is this something quite exceptional that is peculiar to Lincoln?
Carenza Lewis says leper hospitals existed in many major towns by the 13th century, including Grantham, Newark and Lincoln. Admission was not universal and could depend on having sufficient means; people who were poor might instead be excluded from their communities.
The Royal Navy's lost shipwrecks
Q: What does the Royal Navy officer's job involve in terms of wreck protection?
The officer explains that the role covers discovering new wrecks, tying findings to historical records, and ensuring proper protection and identification through processes aligned with the Protection of Military Remains Act, as well as coordinating with heritage bodies.
The founding father of archaeology
Q: Could you explain the links between Iron Age earth houses in Angus and similar structures across Ireland, Cornwall, and Brittany?
The hosts outline that the structures are variably named across regions, note their ambiguous function, and propose possibilities like storage, refuges, or ritual spaces, while acknowledging that a definitive explanation remains elusive.
The founding father of archaeology
Q: What happens if a significant find from a three-day dig is desired to be displayed publicly rather than backfilled?
They discuss the logistical and ethical considerations, noting that Time Team hasn't had to make that decision, but the broader issue involves balancing preservation, accessibility, and what can be feasibly maintained on site or in museums.

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A highly accessible archaeology-focused show that blends site visits, expert interviews, and audience-driven questions. Regular discussions cover Neolithic and historic sites, field methods, and how discoveries are communicated to the public, with a steady emphasis on geophysics, dating, and landscape interpretation. Notable strengths include on-site reporting, guest experts across archaeology disciplines, and active community engagement via Patreon and social media, which helps bring behind-the-scenes digging stories to a broad audience. The format tends to mix technical explanations with relatable storytelling, making it appealing to both curious lay listeners and professionals seeking current site updates and methodological insights.

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Recent guests on Time Team include:

1. Sam Tipper
2. Carenza Lewis
3. Matt Williams
4. Jimmy Adcock
5. Jackie McKinley
6. Carol Rawcliffe
7. Tony Robinson
8. Stuart Ainsworth

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